Thursday, February 28, 2013

February 28, 2013

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An oldie but a goodie: Waterfall at Botanical Gardens in Singapore.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

February 27, 2013

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En route home from some errands, I made my moto driver stop short so I could go back and take this photo.

February 27, 2013

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On my way home from the gym, I made my moto driver stop so I could capture this late-afternoon image.

Location:Rue des Parcs,Kigali,Rwanda

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

February 26, 2013

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The bricks and mortar that help keep our family together.

Location:Rue des Parcs,Kigali,Rwanda

Monday, February 25, 2013

February 24 & 25, 2013






My theme of night photography continues. This is our bedroom window in the foreground, blending into the fluorescent light of our kitchen door and on into the yard. I love the transitions.




Moon shadow.

Location:Boulevard du M.R.N.D.,Kigali,Rwanda

Sunday, February 24, 2013

February 23, 2013






Orion, with a full moon behind him. (You'll need to look at this one in a darker room--still learning the settings for various environmental shooting and the thumbnail looks just black.) This one does look great on my Mac, though, full size.

Location:Rue des Parcs,Kigali,Rwanda

Thursday, February 21, 2013

February 21, 2013

Because I had a few days of "no-show" photos of the day, I can't resist sharing a bunch today. Enjoy!




Scampering to Mama!




Peonies! I know this one, Matt!




Yummy antler.




The Cone: Built-in photo studio backdrop.




Chewie and Lucy.

Location:Rue des Parcs,Kigali,Rwanda

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Monday, February 18, 2013

February 18, 2013










It's pretty interesting the point of view one can have while still home, policing fully recuperated pups who, though they are still wearing their head cones, insist on contorting themselves to chew out the remaining stitches. These images came to be as I held Debbie in my lap on the floor, half soothing, half restraining her. Both photos shot with Nikon D600. Top photo: ISO 100, 50mm, f/2.8, 1/250 sec. Bottom photo: ISO 100, 50mm, f/2.8, 1/200sec.

Location:Kigali,Rwanda

Sunday, February 17, 2013

February 17, 2013






Spent the afternoon reacquainting myself with Kigali. Headed to the gym at the Serena Hotel, where Francis, the man pictured in the second photo, on the right, saw me carrying my camera and asked to take my photo. I complied and asked for him to return the favor. As I walked home, I stopped to capture a copse of bamboo trees and the ever-under construction Marriott (still at it after almost 2 years). All images captured with Nikon D600.

Friday, February 15, 2013

February 14 & 15, 2013

Samwise Gamgee HutchPick, January 1, 2012 - February 13, 2013.



Chewie observes the family memorial to his beloved brother. Nikon D600, ISO 180, 24mm, f/8.0, 1/250 sec.

Location:Rue des Parcs,Kigali,Rwanda

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

February 9 - 13




While in South Africa, we tried to have my old Nikon D70 fixed. Unfortunately, the Nikon Authorized Service provider could no longer fix it, as the parts aren't available anymore for that trusty old camera. Mark and I decided to make a big investment in my future and all future photos of the day. Introducing the Nikon D600 with new Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. In addition, my old Tamron 70-300mm lens fits this new camera as well! iPhone 5 camera app, modified in Snapseed.

Friday, February 8, 2013

February 8, 2013




Storms over South Africa. After being caught in a mighty hail storm on the highway, Mark and I found this from atop our hotel rooftop; Jozi deserved something soothing after all the chaos. Thanks, Nature. iPhone 5 camera app, modified in Camera + app, modified, further, in PicFrame app.

Location:Maritzburg Street East,Johannesburg,South Africa

February 7, 2013






The 12 Decades Hotel in the Maboneng Precinct, Jo'burg. This hotel has 12 rooms, each representing one of the twelve decades of Jo'burg, as interpreted by a local artist. We are in the 1886 - 1896 room called "Vision: Main Street Life." iPhone 5 camera app, modified in Camera + app, modified, further, in PicFrame app.
For more info: http://www.12decadeshotel.co.za/

Location:M2 Freeway,Johannesburg,South Africa

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

February 6, 2013





Cactus rosettes in Aberdeen, Eastern Cape, Karoo, South Africa at the Lemon & Lime Cafe. iPhone 5 camera app, modified in Camera + app.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

February 5, 2013






Our early morning view from the Turbine Hotel (once a fully functional power plant) in Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa. iPhone 5 camera app, modified in Camera +.




On our way to the Karoo, we took the brilliantly vibrant Swartberg Pass. iPhone 5 camera app, modified in Camera + app.

Location:R407 Road,,South Africa

Monday, February 4, 2013

February 4, 2013




Jeffreys Bay, South Africa advises that you don't let this happen to you. And so picturesque, to boot. iPhone 5 camera app, modified in Camera + app.




Irresistibly handsome. Jeffreys bay, South Africa.

Location:N2 Freeway,,South Africa

February 3, 2013




The patterns of our hotel room in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. iPhone 5, Splitpic app.

Location:Beach Road,Port Elizabeth,South Africa

Sunday, February 3, 2013

February 2, 2013




Somewhere over southern South Africa, on a descent to Port Elizabeth. iPhone 5 camera app, modified in Snapseed app, modified in Camera + app.




Port Elizabeth tacky wonderfulness, just on the cliff before the plunge to the Indian Ocean. iPhone 5 camera app, modified in Camera + app.

Location:Beach Road,Port Elizabeth,South Africa

February 1, 2013




A very cool, very hip, stumble-upon food and clothing market in the Brammfontein neighborhood of Johannesburg, South Africa. A great date with the husband.

Location:To Admin Blok Road,Kempton Park,South Africa